Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Afternoon
– Meet the tour guide at Noi Bai airport, then transfer to your hotel in Hanoi.
– Get check-in at your hotel at 14:00
NOTE: you will be able to have an early check in with an additional charge. Please contact your travel consultant to book the service
Day 2: Hanoi Half-day City Tour
Morning
– Start your tour in Vietnam at 8:00 by joining a half-day city tour.
NOTE: The tour departs either in the morning or in the afternoon depending on availability. You can choose to travel by car, or by motorbike. Routes can change subject to the client’s interest.
– Visit the Temple of Literature, One Pillar pagoda, Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh, and House on Stilts.
NOTE: Sites are viewed from outside; The Mausoleum is closed Mon and Fri and from Jun to Aug.
– Move to the picturesque West Lake and its sixth-century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda.
– Have lunch at an authentic Vietnamese Restaurant.
Afternoon
– Free time at leisure for rest of the day.
West Lake Sunset Symphony
Activities:– Visit historical monuments
– Sight seeing
Day 3: Mai Chau – Trekking/Biking to Village
Morning
– 8:00: Head to Mai Chau by van, there will be a short break along the way.
– Arrive in Mai Chau around Mid-day.
– Enjoy a welcome drink and traditional lunch in the village
NOTE: Vegetarian diet is available.
Mai Chau – Trekking – Biking to village
Afternoon
– About 13:30-14:00: Join a bicycle ride to see farmers working in fields and visit surrounding peaceful villages.
– After that is free time for bicycling, walking, and shopping.
Activities:– Trekking
– Cycling
– Sightseeing
Day 4: Back to Hanoi
Morning
– Have breakfast at your hotel.
– 8:00: Go to see more remote rural villages called Na Meo and Na Mo villages to understand more about their culture and customs.
– Back to the homestay for lunch and check out around midday.
– Spend your free time for shopping and relaxing.
Afternoon
– 15:00–15:30: Say goodbye to the family to get on the bus to drive back to Hanoi.
– Arrive in Hanoi after 3.5 to 4 hours of driving
– Drop in at your hotel.
Activities:– Sightseeing
– Relaxing
Day 5: Halong Bay – Overnight on Cruise
Morning
– Have breakfast at the hotel
– Transferred to Halong Bay, which is listed as a World Heritage of outstanding natural beauty.
– Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by the boat crew then check-in.
– Enjoy a cruise Halong with a delicious local seafood lunch served on board.
Overnight Cruise Journey In Halong Bay
Afternoon
– Join many exciting activities such as visiting a cave, kayaking, or enjoying swimming in the sea
– Get back to the junk for relaxing and dining.
– Overnight on board.
NOTE: Each cruise has a different itinerary, so the activities on the cruise can vary from one to another.
Activities:– Swimming
– Kayaking
– Sightseeing
Day 6: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Moring
– Start your day by joining an early tai-chi class, or simply waking up and witnessing the amazing sunrise on the bay.
– Enjoy a light breakfast on board.
– Continue to explore the most stunning caves in Halong.
NOTE: Depending on the cruise itinerary, there are some activities before lunch is served.
– Gets back to the main dock for transferring to Hanoi.
Afternoon
– Free time on your own to explore Hanoi
Activities: – Explore caves- Sightseeing
Day 7: Flight to Da Nang
Morning
– Free time at your hotel until getting picked up at your hotel and taken to Noi Bai International Airport for a flight to Da Nang city.
– Arriving at the airport, our driver is currently waiting and will transfer you to the hotel in Hoi An.
– Check-in to the hotel and free at leisure for relaxing.
Take a flight to Da Nang
Activities:– Transfer to Da Nang
– Relaxing
Day 8: Hoi An Ancient Town
Morning
– Join half day walking tour at 8:00, which is the best way to explore this ancient town.
– Walk along old streets, cross several old houses, see how the daily lives of local people are, and witness how historical elements of the town merge with modernity.
– Stop at some of the ancient monuments from other nations, like the Japanese Covered Bridge or Fujian Assembly Hall of the Chinese along the way.
– Enjoy a cold glass of traditional herbal drink from a street-side shop while wandering around.
Explore Hoi An Ancient Town
– Pass by a handicraft store, see the creation of the most notable souvenirs in town, and pick up some of them back to your hometown.
Activities: – Visit ancient architecture- Sightseeing
– Visit the handicraft store
Day 9: Free at Leisure in Hoi An
Morning
Have free time to explore the beauty of Hoi An. You can choose one of the below options:
– Option 1: Discover My Son Holly Land Half day – Visit the sacred destination to learn about Vietnam’s ancient architecture and culture.
– Option 2: Life as a Farmer in Cam Thanh village – Experience the daily life of Vietnam locals in the countryside near Hoi An town.
– Option 3: Hoi An Vespa Tour – The best way to explore hidden alleys of Hoi An town and pass by the approved local food trolley.
Day 10: Hoi An – Hue road transfer
Morning
– Have breakfast at your hotel
– Getting picked up at 8:00 from your hotel in Hoi An, then transferring to Hue via Hai Van pass.
NOTE: Shuttle bus or private cat will stop at some places for sightseeing and taking photos (admission fee is not included).
Hai Van Pass, Roa transfer from Hoi An to Hue
Day 11: Half-day Hue City tour
Morning
– Start a half day tour at 8:00 to discover Hue city.
– Stop at Thien Mu Pagoda, a famous Buddhism attraction, located at the bank of the enchanting Perfume River.
– Continue to visit the Imperial Citadel, which used to be “house” of the Nguyen Royal Family, the last dynasty in Vietnam.
– Spend time in the citadel to visit the front gate, the Flag Tower, The King’s Palace, and the Museums of Royal Antiquities, and interact with local people.
Visit Hue’s Imperial Citadel
– Next and last stop will be Dong Ba Market, the largest traditional trading place in Hue.
– Visit the market, tourists can understand more about the daily business of local sellers, their way of doing business, and will be able to purchase some interesting souvenirs before we drive you back to your hotel.
Activities:– Visit historical monuments
– Sightseeing
Day 12: Flight to Ho Chi Minh – Half day City tour
Morning
– Transfer to the airport after breakfast.
– Take a 1-hour and 20-minute flight, then arrive in Ho Chi Minh City.
– Upon arrival, our driver will wait and transfer you to the hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.
Afternoon
– About 13:30, join the Ho Chi Minh sightseeing tour to visit the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, and Saigon Post Office
Half-day city tour in Ho Chi Minh
– The last stop of the tour is the local market where you can go shopping, and see local life and culture.
– Return to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, and have free time for the rest of the day.
Activities:– Transfer to Ho Chi Minh city
– Visit historical monuments
Day 13: Full day Discover Mekong Delta
Morning
– Have breakfast at your hotel.
– Pick up at 8:00 at your hotel in Saigon for the travel to Ben Tre Province.
– Get on the boat to travel along the Ham Luong river.
– Stop off at various local workplaces to see how the local economy works: a brickwork factory, a coconut processing workshop – where you can sample fresh coconut, and a mat weaving house – where straw mats are woven using a handloom.
– Then stop at a quiet village where you can walk around the village to see how life in the Delta is.
– Board your ‘xe look (a kind of motorized rickshaw) and travel into the forest to visit fruit orchards before stopping at a riverside restaurant for a delicious and filling lunch.
Afternoon
– Board a sampan boat for a relaxing trip along narrow canals.
– Back to your hotel in Saigon around 17:00.
Activities:– Boat tour
– Visit local workplace
– Ride “Xe Loi”
Day 14: Free at leisure in Ho Chi Minh
Morning
You will have this whole day to explore the daily life in Ho Chi Minh City by yourself. So you can consult our tour guide for some recommendations or book the following tours as we suggest:
– Option 1: Dinner Cruise on Saigon River – Immense yourself into the romantic atmosphere of Ho Chi Minh city at night while savoring a three-course meal served on board.
– Option 2: Cu Chi Tunnels & Cooking Class Full day – Learn about the rich history of Vietnam’s resistance war by discovering the underground paths of the Cu Chi tunnel and then enjoy a self-made meal in a cooking class.
Day 15: Ho Chi Minh City Departure
Morning
– Have leisure time before your departure.
– Transfer to the airport in Ho Chi Minh City for your onward flight.
Price & Inclusion
01 Jan 2023 – 31 Dec 2023 | ||
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GROUP | PRIVATE TOUR | |
Economy (2*+ hotels) |
US $995
|
US $1315
|
Superior (3* hotels) |
US $1050
|
US $1309
|
First Class (4* hotels) |
US $1359
|
US $1598
|
Deluxe (5* hotels) |
US $1850
|
US $2087
|
Notes:
- *All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
- Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request